#4 James Madison Dukes at Villanova Wildcats In-Game Thread

[JMU Duke Dog]

Hopefully JMU will take care of business in our fight to get a seed and home-field status in the playoffs. Villanova's has been on fire in recent weeks. It is going to be interesting to see how this one plays out.

GO DUUUKES!!!!!

[JMU Duke Dog]

Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM today.

Listen here: http://media.jmu.edu/football/2006/27_921.asx

[XJMU84]

Nova just punched it in for 6. Drove 80 yards after opening kickoff.

7-0 Nova. Will start from own 20 after kickoff

[JMU Duke Dog]

JMU needs to step it up or else only bad things will happen!

[PantherRob82]

Interesting game early. How's Nova looking this year?

[XJMU84]

JMU moving ball well

Pass interference call on Nova, JMU down to the Wildcat 36

[XJMU84]

Rascatti to Boxley pass down to the Nova 19

Bransford end around down to the 15

Banks 10 yd run to the 5, 1st down Good to see the big back in

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Dukes driving........Touchdown!!!!!!!

[JMU2004]

Rascatti pass for a TD....the guy is just plain sick

[XJMU84]

Great recovery by the Dukes after giving up the long drive!!!i


I'm hoping Mathews will play Banks and or Fenner a little bit more. The've got to be pretty rusty.
Still need those types of backs even though they have the speedster, Holomon

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Great recovery by the Dukes after giving up the long drive!!!i
Just like the Delaware game......need to tighten down on opening drives in the playoffs....

[XJMU84]

Just like the Delaware game......need to tighten down on opening drives in the playoffs....



Amen to that. Their defense is too good for that. There were some missed tackles on the 1st drive

[XJMU84]

Interception JMU!!!!!!!!!!! (Minifield)

Ball on JMU 39...........Still in 1st quarter

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Interception.....

Go Dukes

[XJMU84]

Rascatti, QB keeper down to the 18, 1st down

JMU run to the 15, end of 1st Q

[XJMU84]

JMU unable to get it in the end zone. Nova's defense tightened up once the Dukes penetrated the 20

Rabil 34 yd FG, JMU up 10-7

[PantherRob82]

7-7?

[XJMU84]

7-7?


10-7 JMU

[XJMU84]

Nova QB sacked on their 17 on 3rd and 6. Nova will punt

Fair catch by Baker at JMU 43. Early 2nd Q

Holloman run to Nova 45 on 2nd down and 8

JMU stopped, ball on Nova 43, they will punt.................downed at the 7, 8:31 left 2nd

Nova has moved up to their 32, 6:55 to go. JMU just misses an interception

Nova punting....................out of bounds at JMU 19, 5:35 left

[XJMU84]

Of A-10 interest....................UMASS starting QB Coen was knocked out of their game with an injury.

[XJMU84]

JMU at Nova 45, long pass knocked down on 3rd down
Punt JMU..............Nova takes over at their own 15

Maybe the Dukes need to do some mis-direction to get things going

Nova has 4th down and 1 foot at their own 25, 1:18 til half

Punt...........................Baker with long runback inside the Nova 10 and fumbles........Nova recovers at their own 6

What a missed opportunity!!!!!!!!


HALFTIME...........JMU 10 - VILLANOVA 7

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

JMU 10 Nova 7....Half.

TD before the half would have been huge.

Go Dukes

[XJMU84]

The Nova defense is playing like Howie Long is in the line-up

The Dukes have too many offensive weapons to not have more than 10 points at halftime. Hopefully they saw some things that they can exploit in the second half.

[XJMU84]

2nd half kickoff to JMU..........out of the end zone. Dukes will start at their 20

Wind has picked up a bit......may effect passing game

3 and out, offense not very sharp

Punt.........Nova to start at their 43

[XJMU84]

Nova moving ball

Long pass play complete....Nova at the JMU 1
Stop on 1st, stop on 2nd,

3rd.... TD Nova

Nova 14, JMU 10

[Madisonian]

Cats 14
Dukes 10

Why are we not running the option today? The option is certainly working for Villanova.:bang:

[umassfan]

Looks like UMass wasnt the only A10 team to have issues today. Will UMass win the A10 today with a JMU loss?

[bandl]

Looks like UMass wasnt the only A10 team to have issues today. Will UMass win the A10 today with a JMU loss?

LOTS of time left, and Villanova has just given JMU lots of yards with personal fouls.

[FlyYtown]

Well I will continue my support of the underdog: LET'S GO NOVA!

[bandl]

TD JMU

[Madisonian]

DUUUUUUUKES!!!!!!!! 17
Kittens 14

[umassfan]

Well I will continue my support of the underdog: LET'S GO NOVA!
You arent supporting the underdog. You are going against teams ahead of you so you can move up. Why lie?

[PantherRob82]

You arent supporting the underdog. You are going against teams ahead of you so you can move up. Why lie?

Gotta do, what you gotta do. xsmileyclapx

[FlyYtown]

You arent supporting the underdog. You are going against teams ahead of you so you can move up. Why lie?

Why wouldn't I.. If JMU loses, we get a seed with the win today.. Even if they do go 10-1; we still have a shot at the seed... YSU has won 12 in a row at Stambaugh in the playoffs; and that place would be rocking all november and december long!!

It's common sense! That's why I need SIU to beat UNI today; so we can win the Gateway auto-bid and not have to worry about that dangerous team from Northern Iowa!

[umassfan]

Gotta do, what you gotta do. xsmileyclapx
I have no prob with it but just wondering why hes trying to cover up what he truely means or feels.

[BDK@YSU]

umassfan, you should really call a proctologist and have that stick removed from your butt.

Come on, it's all in good fun, man! :p Wouldn't you like to move up in the rankings if it meant someone ahead of you had to lose?

edit: sorry, umassfan. I didn't know that you weren't that serious about it.

[umassfan]

umassfan, you should really call a proctologist and have that stick removed from your butt.

Come on, it's all in good fun, man! :p Wouldn't you like to move up in the rankings if it meant someone ahead of you had to lose?
Like I said I have no prob with him wanting teams ahead to lose. Heck I want App St and Montana to lose. He just stated he was going for the underdog.

[NYSigma]

Let's go Nova!!!

[FlyYtown]

NYSIGMA.. Take that sig off please... THAT IS DISGUSTING and I am not laughing!

[mcveyrl]

how much time is left?

[Madisonian]

Start of the 4th.

[PantherRob82]

It's common sense! That's why I need SIU to beat UNI today; so we can win the Gateway auto-bid and not have to worry about that dangerous team from Northern Iowa!

Wouldn't UNI winning out be ok too? :D

[Madisonian]

Just coughed it up...

[umassfan]

Is this game on the web anywhere?

[Madisonian]

Defense Baby!!! DUUUUUUKES!!!

[Madisonian]

http://www.jmusports.com/Audio.asp

[PantherRob82]

Is this game on the web anywhere?

CSTV if you have a membership for all access. 99.95 for the year.

[bandl]

Is this game on the web anywhere?

I'm just listening to the audio feed off JMU's website.

[Madisonian]

Is it possible for us to at least put up 3 on this score? Man the cats are playing tough!

[mcveyrl]

not anymore. 4th down on 'nova 42

[mcveyrl]

4:46 left

[Madisonian]

Cats starting on their 10 after penalty.

[mcveyrl]

touchback, then a holding penalty against 'nova

1st and 20

[mcveyrl]

'nova driving. 2:40 to go.
ball on the JMU 35

[mcveyrl]

even if we win, i think the close game might hurt our seed.

[mcveyrl]

timeout 'nova

[bandl]

even if we win, i think the close game might hurt our seed.

Nah, we still have another game to play. And YSU hasn't even played yet today.

[bandl]

Not looking good...JMU might lose this game AND their chance for a seed.:(

[bandl]

TD Villanova, 20-20

[umassfan]

TD Nova

[mcveyrl]

touchdown 'nova. 1:21 to go.

extra point...good.

21-20

[NYSigma]

Wow Nova up by one!!!

[umassfan]

Nova up 21-20

[NYSigma]

Still a lot of time left though they only need a FG!!!! What a game!!!

[umassfan]

1:21 left for JMU

[umassfan]

JMU ball 71 seconds left 2 time outs ball at the 22

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Toooooooo many missed chances today

[mcveyrl]

1:01 left

[umassfan]

3-10 on the 36 yardline 52 secs left

[mcveyrl]

4th and 10

[umassfan]

4-10 48 secs left still at the 36

[umassfan]

Game over.

[mcveyrl]

ballgame

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Dukes lose

[NYSigma]

turned over on downs!! Wow!!!

[rokamortis]

Wow

[Mountaineer]

Congrats Nova!!

:hurray: :hurray:

[umassfan]

UMass the 2006 A10 champs!

[mcveyrl]

i think it's 2006, but congrats!!

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

No more discussion on getting a seed.

[mcveyrl]

nope, we've gotta get a win next week to make sure we're at home once and that's not even a guarantee.

[umassfan]

i think it's 2006, but congrats!!
Mistyped that one :o My bad but yes 2006

[PantherRob82]

Congrats Nova, crazy win.

Seeds are looking like

App St
Montana
UMass
YSU

at the moment.

[YoUDeeMan]

Good victory, Nova! But, sad to see the A-10 won't get two seeds.

Somebody might want to make sure JMu99 doesn't hurt himself tonight

UD faces Nova next week - should be a good game.

[KiddBrewer]

i think matthews is just trying to get 3 road games in the playoffs, they do pretty well in that situation......sneaky rat:nod: xcoffeex

[BDKJMU]

JMU came out flat. Nova took the opening kickoff right down the field for TD. JMU responded with TD. JMU also came out flat 2nd half- 3 & out, and I believe NOVA scored their 2nd TD on their 1st possession 2nd half. Then JMU answered with a TD. JMU killed themselves:
-2nd quarter: Punt returned all the way to the 5 by LC Baker. He's trying to juke, carrying the ball like a chicken wing, it gets punch out, and Nova recovers.
-3rd quarter: Baker punt return for TD called back due to penalty
-4th quarter: Middle of 4th, JMU driving, up by 6, score and they can put the game away. Fumble exchange and Nova recovers at the 21. I couldn't tell from my vantage point (I was at the top on the JMU side, 50 yard line) if it was Rascati's fault or the center Scott Lemm. Lemm did dribble 2 shot gun snaps to Rascati.

Box score not up yet, but I was listening to Nova radio network after leaving game (I only live about 20 min away). JMU outgained Nova I think it was 320 something to 270 something, time of possession about even. But Nova had better conversion on 3rd down, and most importaantly won turnover battle 2-1. JMU is not good enough to come out flat and make those kind of mistakes against a good Nova football team. Nova now won 3 straight: W&M, UR, and JMU. They just swept the state of VA. Congrats to them. Now Towson in a must win against JMU. And they kicked UR's butt 31-7. Possibly a must win for JMU also for playoffs- JMU must approach it that way. Huge game in Towson next week.
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[JMU-MRD-DAD]

This game could have been a blow out.....but turns into a nightmare for the Dukes.

You gotta give credit to Nova.......

Hopefully JMU will win next week and get one home playoff game.

Go Dukes

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

This game could have been a blow out.....but turns into a nightmare for the Dukes.

You gotta give credit to Nova.......

Hopefully JMU will win next week and get one home playoff game.

Go Dukes

[ChickenMan]

Good victory, Nova! But, sad to see the A-10 won't get two seeds.

Somebody might want to make sure JMu99 doesn't hurt himself tonight

UD faces Nova next week - should be a good game.


UD/Nova... regardless of records is always a great game. As for JMU99.. I doubt that he will be heard from anytime soon.

[BigApp]

I wonder who Hansen will have #1 besides Appalachian now?xlolx xlolx

[Uncle Buck]

Wow, what a shocker, huge win for Nova.

[Sam Adams]

Good win Nova. I thought this might happen - classic A10 upset. Nova is playing very good ball and they seemed to do a great job executing their game plan.

[GreatAppSt]

#4 James Madison Dukes at Villanova Wildcats In-Game Thread

Ya cursed youself by braggin on a IN game thread J Dog. :nono: :nonono2:

[BDKJMU]

UD/Nova... regardless of records is always a great game. As for JMU99.. I doubt that he will be heard from anytime soon.

Saw UD @ JMU last week, and JMU @ Nova today. No Cuff, Nova is the better team. UD with Cuff, Nova slightly better. Give UD an edge on offense, esp with Cuff, even if he isn't 100%. Give NOVA a big edge on defense. Give UD an edge for being at home. I'm going with Nova in a close one. They're hot right now- 3 straight wins.

[ngineer]

Ol' Lehigh's win at Villanova looking better and better...those four losses that people see on our schedule were all very close. It's amazing how close this team, like last year's team, was to running the table. I wish it were horseshoes....: smh :

[BDKJMU]

The Nova radio network guys were talking about how Nova started 0-3, and 2-5 and now have won 3 straight and are playing MUCH better ball right now. Nova would beat Lehigh in a rematch.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Nova radio network guys were talking about how Nova started 0-3, and 2-5 and now have won 3 straight and are playing MUCH better ball right now. Nova would beat Lehigh in a rematch.

Lehigh started 1-3 and 2-4. Lehigh is playing MUCH beter ball now then when they were when they played Villanova. There is absolutely no basis behind your reasoning that Villanova would beat Lehigh in a rematch.

[Sam Adams]

Lehigh is looking pretty good and so is Nova. Congrats to both programs.

[th0m]

Wow. Didn't get to follow the game, but wow. Congrats to Villanova. I'm glad we already have our 7 DI wins...Beat Towson, puhlease.

Another road rage in store for JMU?

[BDKJMU]

I'm really surprised that no Villanova fans have commented here on their upset.

[th0m]

I think there simply aren't any Villanova fans on the AGS boards...

But I'm sure some other A-10 fans will chime in...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I think there simply aren't any Villanova fans on the AGS boards...

But I'm sure some other A-10 fans will chime in...

There used to be a few that hung around. Wild4Nova i think was one of their main posters.

[Umass74]

How bad will this loss screw up the Dukes? They only have seven DI wins right?

If they loose to to surging Towson, they could suddenly be a "bubble" team.

This loss probably cost them a second home playoff game, don't you think?

Man, you've got to be freakin' perfect in the A10...

[Sam Adams]

JMU is suddenly in a tough position and facing a very good Towson eleven. I think they'll come through and get an AL bid.

[BDKJMU]

How bad will this loss screw up the Dukes? They only have seven DI wins right?

If they loose to to surging Towson, they could suddenly be a "bubble" team.

This loss probably cost them a second home playoff game, don't you think?

Man, you've got to be freakin' perfect in the A10...

If we lose next week:
-we'd possibly not make the playoffs, and Towson would almost definitely be in.
-Odds are we'd still get in at 8-3 and have to either:
-go play a seed (ASU or UMass in the 1st round).
-host as an 8-3. If you're not one of the seeded teams or one of the teams playing them, but are in the other 8, it doesn't matter what you're record is as far as getting a home game- its all about the bid as far as being one of the other 4 hosts, and apparently we put in a good bid

IF we can beat a very good Towson team at their place:
-we'd probably get one home game, and IF we could win that we'd probably be @ ASU second round, or UMass, instead of not having to face them unless we made the 3rd round/semis.

UMass in. UNH (if win next week) & JMU likely. Towson if win Sat.

[Umass74]

-go play a seed (ASU or UMass in the 1st round).

I thought the SOP was to not match league teams against each other in the first round?

[BDKJMU]

I thought the SOP was to not match league teams against each other in the first round?

You're right. I thought it was only no conference rematches in the 1st round. Even though we don't play UMass this yr regular season, the rules state no games between teams from the same conference in the 1st round.
http://www.i-aa.org/article.asp?articleid=37174
And I don't think the comittee would want a JMU @ ASU rematch in the 1st roud. So if we were going to play a seed in the 1st round it would likely be @ YSU

[jmuroller]

We won't play a seed in the first round. No way. The closest team to a seed goes there, and there are plenty of schools between Harrisonburg and Youngstown, Missoula, and Appalachian. There is basically a 99.9% chance that we will host Hampton in the first round. As for the second round, if there is an upset we would probably host, if not then we are going to one of the seeds.

[GannonFan]

I'm really surprised that no Villanova fans have commented here on their upset.

Heh Heh, that just gives me a chuckle - so now nova has fans????? Who knew?? xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[charliej]

Last year I was a regular poster.This year I've had other things going on.

I went to the game hoping we could at least keep it respectable,the kids have been playing well the last few weeks.Nova has also changed up the O somewhat in the last few games.They went from a Pass at all costs to a more balanced attack.It seems to be working.The opening drive was enough to get most of the crowd.(decent for nova I might add),out of their seats.The D has been plagued by injuries so we have had alot of new players out there.Not really a bad thing though,some of the guys are playing so well we wonder why they weren't out there to begin with.

Will say one thing about the JMU fans,they are a vocal bunch! Was a good game to watch as it was still up for grabs till the final minutes.I myself was completely worn out when it was over.

I think at a time when Nova is playing pretty good ball,JMU just overlooked them.I saw them on TV vs UD and they looked better than what we saw today,but that wont tarnish the win in my eyes a bit.:D Good luck the rest of the way Dukes,hope to see you playing in December.

BTW...was talking to a JMU fan outside the main gate at the game.He was asking me about Strathaven HS. Any chance that was you BDKJMU?

[BDKJMU]

We won't play a seed in the first round. No way. The closest team to a seed goes there, and there are plenty of schools between Harrisonburg and Youngstown, Missoula, and Appalachian. There is basically a 99.9% chance that we will host Hampton in the first round. As for the second round, if there is an upset we would probably host, if not then we are going to one of the seeds.

In 95' we were ranked 16th or so in the polls and got in at 8-3 and went to #1 11-0 ASU and lost as I recall 31-24. I thought the selection committee try to give the 4 seeds 4 of the less strong/weaker teams. In other words, they don't want to give the seeded teams one of the teams 5-10 in the rankings (with some exceptions- UNH @ GSU in 04'). If we lost to Towson but still made it in the playoffs despite 2 straight losses/8-3 we'd probably be considered one of the weaker teams between 11-16.

[GannonFan]

Who the seeds play doesn't always follow logic. In 2003, UD, a #2 seed, played host to SIU in the first round. SIU was the top team in the GPI and UD was second - both were ranked in the top 5 at the time. Just being a seed doesn't mean that you're face a purported patsy in the 1st round.

[jmuroller]

In 95' we were ranked 16th or so in the polls and got in at 8-3 and went to #1 11-0 ASU and lost as I recall 31-24. I thought the selection committee try to give the 4 seeds 4 of the less strong/weaker teams. In other words, they don't want to give the seeded teams one of the teams 5-10 in the rankings (with some exceptions- UNH @ GSU in 04'). If we lost to Towson but still made it in the playoffs despite 2 straight losses/8-3 we'd probably be considered one of the weaker teams between 11-16.


They seed the 4 teams and they are guaranteed home games. After that each game and opponent has nothing to do with seedings or rankings. They try to make and save the most money by giving the teams with the biggest guarantees home games and sending the closest team to them. They don't seed 1-16 anymore. They want to make as much money and save as much on the back end. This way they can afford to put as many playoff games as possible on TV, preferably the ESPN networks.

[BDKJMU]

BTW...was talking to a JMU fan outside the main gate at the game.He was asking me about Strathaven HS. Any chance that was you BDKJMU?

No, wasn't me, but I live about 2 miles from Strathhaven HS, a perenial PA AAA football power. I was on the JMU side at the very top about the 50 yard line. Had some older Nova fans near me, and there was some smack/very vocal "spirited" cheering going on between some of the JMU fans and these mostly older Nova guys who looked to be in their 40s, 50s, 60s. They were really into it, and they got the last laugh.

JMUsports.com football stats say attendance was 7751. Looks like JMU had at least 2k fans there. Congrats on the win.

[charliej]

No, wasn't me, but I live about 2 miles from Strathhaven HS, a perenial PA AAA football power. I on the JMU side at the very top about the 50 yard line. Had some older Nova fans near me, and there was some smack/very vocal cheering going on between some of the JMU fans and these mostly older Nova guys who looked to be in their 40s, 50s, 60s. They were really into it, and they got the last laugh. Congrats on the win.


LOL...I know the guys you're talking about. That used to be the home side of the stadium & they wont give up those seats for anything!

[BDKJMU]

They seed the 4 teams and they are guaranteed home games. After that each game and opponent has nothing to do with seedings or rankings. They try to make and save the most money by giving the teams with the biggest guarantees home games and sending the closest team to them. They don't seed 1-16 anymore. They want to make as much money and save as much on the back end. This way they can afford to put as many playoff games as possible on TV, preferably the ESPN networks.

I don't think they were doing 1-16 seeds back in 95', only 1-4 like they're doing today. But understood. So if we make the playoffs I guess we should plan to be in Harrisonburg for the 1st round against Hampton.

[PIRATETIZED1]

Just how difficult will it be for JMU to defeat Towson???

Is it my understanding that if Towson beats JMU...Towson is in?? JMU out??

If that's true, who does Towson play in the 1st Round?????

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[BDKJMU]

Just how difficult will it be for JMU to defeat Towson???

Is it my understanding that if Towson beats JMU...Towson is in?? JMU out??

If that's true, who does Towson play in the 1st Round?????



Towson is 7-3 and a pretty good team. They just whipped UR 31-7. It won't be easy for JMU to beat them. I would say if Towson wins, they're in. As far as JMU still being in, I would still think they would, but I wouldn't want to leave it in the hands of the committee- wouldn't want to end up like the 8-3 YSU that got left out last yr. I hope to see a focused, angry JMU team next Sat. They need to approach this as a must win to make the playoffs.

[th0m]

Definitely must-win. However, I think JMU will come out VERY fired up. Whether that will be enough...I don't know.

I think due to the general lack of playoff teams this year, JMU SHOULD get in at 8-3, but if the last two games are losses, then it doesn't look solid at all...

Huge game next week!

[BDKJMU]

I had heard about Nova running the shotgun option with much success against UR last week. I was expecting to see it against JMU but didn't. Interesting comments from Nova coach as to why they didn't. Also Nova coach thinks JMU will be the playoffs even with a loss to Towson. Don't know why Matthews says probably only 2 A-10 get in. UMass is in. UNH will be if win Sat. B/W JMU nd Towson, at least one of those 2. It will be 2-4 teams, more likely 3.

http://www.dnronline.com/sports_details.php?AID=7273&CHID=3

[ChickenMan]

Lehigh is playing MUCH beter ball now then when they were when they played Villanova.

after beating JMU... I think it's safe to say the same thing about Nova...

[BDKJMU]

We won't play a seed in the first round. No way. The closest team to a seed goes there, and there are plenty of schools between Harrisonburg and Youngstown, Missoula, and Appalachian. There is basically a 99.9% chance that we will host Hampton in the first round. As for the second round, if there is an upset we would probably host, if not then we are going to one of the seeds.

Hope you didn't put any $ on that.

[jmuroller]

Hope you didn't put any $ on that.


After the major league screw job that the NCAA did on the brackets this year I can't wait for the day that JMU is in 1-A. Enough of the BS you have to put up with in I-AA.

[*****]

After the major league screw job that the NCAA did on the brackets this year I can't wait for the day that JMU is in 1-A...hahahahahahaaaa

Then you'll be BS!